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Soybean Oil
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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025
Soybean oil is a common cooking oil which comes from the seeds of a soybean. It is mainly composed of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Soybean oil is a common cooking oil which comes from the seeds of a soybean. It is mainly composed of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Soybean Oil is most often used for Cardiovascular Health.
In this 4-week randomized crossover trial in 10 participants with overweight or obesity, eating soybean-oil–enriched foods increased levels of linoleic acid (an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid) in the blood, compared to palm-oil–enriched foods.